Frequently Asked Questions
- Who needs the SleepEasy© CNH Pillow? Anyone who has pain caused by pressure on the external ear.
- Who is most likely to get a pressure sore on the ear? Any person who sleeps on one side, either from habit or to protect a sore shoulder or arm.
- Why do elderly patients suffer from pressure sores more than younger patients? In the elderly, the cartilage in the ear is less pliable and the skin of the ear is usually less resilient due to years of sun exposure.
- Where is a pressure sore most likely to develop on the ear? Over the most prominent part of the ear (the helix/outer rim or antihelix/inner rim).
- What can be done about pressure sores on the ear? REMOVE THE PRESSURE. This is essential in the treatment of any pressure injury.
- How can pressure be removed from the external ear? Now there is a special pillow called the SleepEasy© CNH Pillow which has an anatomically designed shape and a hole to remove pressure from the ear, allowing the patient to continue to sleep on his or her side.
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